Thursday, February 8, 2018

Harbor Area Officer-Involved-Shooting NRF008-18bm

*The following information is based on a
preliminary and ongoing investigation, which continues to evolve as
investigators interview witnesses, review physical and electronic
records, and analyze forensic evidence. The Department's
understanding of the facts and circumstances may change as
additional evidence is collected and analyzed**

Wilmington: On January 27, 2018,
around 11:27 a.m., officers assigned to Harbor Area Patrol
responded to a radio call for a juvenile group in a park. While
checking the area, the officers observed the suspect, identified as
Salvador Miramontes, enter the roadway on a bicycle. Miramontes
dismounted his bicycle, simulated drawing a handgun and took what
the officers described as a shooting stance in their direction.
Miramontes' actions resulted in an Officer -Involved-Shooting (OIS)
when the passenger officer fired at him through the police vehicle
windshield. Miramontes was not struck by gunfire and the officers
took him into custody without further incident.
No firearm or weapon was recovered at scene. No officers were
injured during this incident.

LAPD's specialized Force Investigation Division (FID) responded to
the scene and began interviewing witnesses and collecting forensic
evidence. A representative from the Office of the Inspector General
responded and monitored the scene investigation.

The complete investigation will be reviewed by the Chief of Police
and the Board of Police Commissioners and the Office of the
Inspector General to determine the thoroughness and accuracy of the
investigation and whether the use of deadly force complied with the
LAPD's policies and procedures.

Anyone with additional information regarding this incident is urged
to call the LAPD at any of the following numbers:

•During business hours at (213) 486-5230;
•During non-business hours or on weekends at (877)-LAPD-24-7
(877-527-3247);
•Anonymously 24-hours a day to Crime Stoppers at
1-800-222-TIPS(800-222-8477) or by texting "LAPD" and your tip to
phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S); or
•Online at www.lapdonline.org and click on "Anonymous Web Tips.